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Variety Info
Family: Violaceae
Native: Southwestern Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 6–9
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather
Plant Dimensions: 8" tall
Variety Info: ¾" blooms in lavender-blue, purple, pale yellow, and cream
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool-season blooms.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 Days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4" – 6"
Thinning: When ½" – 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" – 6"